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USS Roanoke (AOR 7) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Roanoke (AOR 7). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?

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There are 556 crew members registered for the USS Roanoke (AOR 7).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Bower, TroyFC20000 – Aug 13, 1990Cost/FoxHad a Great Times and Bad Times overall I'll remember the Polar Express the rest of my life
Dillon, William Edgerseaman1949 – 1951Signal Flag DivisionGreatest Ship ever served upon great crew and officers would be great to hear from any and all who served aboard her Bill Dillon POBox 1102 Congress Ariz 85332
Tanner, WilliamEM3Jun 15, 1974 – Jun 15, 1979EngineeringPlankowner
Mills, DennisIC 3Nov 3, 1974 – Oct 30, 1978E
Haverkamp, JimHT21975 – 1977RPlank owner
Thorsfeldt, DennisCMCPO (SW)1975 – 1977MI was ordered to the Roanoke as a MM1 while it was being built at NASCO Shipyard in San Diego, CA. I made Chief on her and left her in 1977. I Retired in 1990 as the Command Master Chief of VAW-117 at Miramar NAS.
Stotler, CharlesE-5 HT21975 – 1977RPRE-COMM PLANK-OWNER
Miller, Ivan profile iconOS31975 – 1979OperationsServed on my only Navy command on the Roanoke. Had some good times, made some great friends, and saw some amazing things and places. After a year out I joined the USAF, Became a Ssgt and flew as a RADAR operator in AWACS
Card, FrankFIREMANJun 1975 – Aug 1977Engine RoomPLANKOWNER
Bailey, LarryIC-3 - ICFN - ICFA -Boatswains Mate IN THAT ORDERSep 30, 1975 – Oct 29, 1979E-DivisionPre-Com Crew, Plank Ownere, ShellBack, Loan Shark & Trouble Maker RECORD HOLDER XO's Mast (37X) CO's Mast (17X) NJP (9X) in 14 mos. Awarded 3-days bread & water in Marine Brig USS Enterprise, TAKE THIS JOB & SHOVE IT!!
Holland, TimHM STRIKER1976 –HospitalPlank owner, original crew member
Malone, PatSN1976 – 19802ND (Deck)I went on to do twenty years in the Navy, and retired as an HM1. Looking back, the times on the Roanoke were the best!!
Martin, HarryFTM11976 – 1979WEPSI've got home movies of this ship on DVD! Still have my coffee mug and plank! Alive and well in Casper, WY http://HarryMartinCartoons.com
Wilton, TomBM21976 – 19802ndPlankowner.
Fountain, BobbyE-31976 – 1978Deck 2nd Div.Plankowner. One of three private pilots on board. Don Herzel and Dave Thompson. Flew out of Long Beach Airport and North Island NAS-Navy Flying Club.
Guevara, LucioSK1976 – 1979Supply/StorekeeperHoping to hear from Smith from Tucson, Madrid from Southgate, Jaramillo from Albuquerque, Ramos from the state of Washington and Parra from Salinas.
Galliher, PatrickOS31976 – 1977OI
Sowa, JohnHT21976 – 1978ENGINEERINGMY BEST TIME IN THE NAVY
Smith, Robert/bobbybmsn1976 – 19781st div It was a unique experience for a 18 year old kid from ne. ga. A lot of fun and good times also good friends. I wish the best to all who served on board AOR-7 plankowner
Basaldua Jr., VictorBM21976 –DeckPLANKOWNER, One of my favorite memeories was at the commishing I was the Honors BM, I got to pipe General Omar Bradley aboard ,he blew me away when HE saluted me.Of course being a shellback was great with all those poll
Miller, IvanOS31976 – 1979OperationsPlankowner. Joined the Air Force in 1980, Honorably Discharged in 1989 after commander found out I am gay. In USAF I was a RADAR operator on AWACS planes. I now drive for a charter bus company.
Colony, JohnHM11976 – 1978HPrecom crew/Plank Owner
Lewin, Roy profile iconHT31976 – 1979RPlank owner
Tuttle, David profile icone5/ms21976 – 1979secondJust trying to catch up with everyone that was on aor-7. please e-mail me at davidtuttle880@yahoo.com . If anyone knows where Dale Zwieg,Jerome Labianca,Dale Jackson, Kevin Mars, Mark Canny are Please e-mail me!
Morgan, FredFireman1976 – 1979R Division
Hitt, JamesFireman1976 – 1980BRemember Billy Bishop , Dan Burdick had some good times.
Law, CraigSr- GMG 31976 –Weapons
Moeller, Dean / MoeET2Jan 1976 – Oct 1979OIPre-com crew in those little trailers in the yards and Plank Owner. Great ship, great crew, great time.
Kent, RonSK3Jan 1976 – 1978S-1Precom unit at San Diego-Tad to training center supply
Castner, ChuckQM2Jan 1, 1976 – 1977NavigationI was tall, skinny, and probably thought I knew a lot more than I do now. Love Ya guy's, and miss the simple times. It is weird how you tend to forget the bad stuff!
Anderson, C. E. "Andy"LCDRJan 3, 1976 – Oct 31, 1977Engineer OfficerServed as Engineer Officer - Pre-Com - thru 1977. Retired in 1977. Fantastic Ship, Crew. Thanks to Captain P.A. Asmus the first Commanding Officer - NAMU.
Habecker, GaryQM2Feb 1976 – Oct 1979NavPre-Comm crew in SD shipyard, through shakedown cruise in Bering Sea in Feb '77 to Hawaii RefTra , WestPac in '78 and homeport change to Alameda.
Schirmer, JamesOS 3Feb 1976 – Jul 1979OIStarted Pre-Com Detail @ San Diego. Then to Long Beacch for Commissioning. Best WestPac I had, Best crew I worked with.
Hutton, MerittMM2/1Feb 1976 – Nov 1979APlank Owner
Ekstrom, ScottMS3Feb 29, 1976 – Mar 21, 1979s-2 supplyplank owner starting at 32nd street then onto VF84 on the nimitz
Katzer, ChrisGMG3Mar 1976 – Mar 1979plank owner
Withrow, CraigQM2Mar 1976 – Dec 1977OperationsPlank Owner, was stationed on before commissioning. Worked in Long Beach for the outfitting. If you were missing anything, sorry! Was transfered just after the shake down in the Bearing Sea and Hawaii.
Burdick, Dan (Dj)MM3Mar 1, 1976 – Mar 1, 1980MPlank owner- looking for old friends. Still in contact with some hole snipes. Looking for Jon (JC) Keller
Comer, DwightFTM 2Mar 4, 1976 – Sep 3, 1978WeaponsPlank Owner on a great ship. Great crew to serve with.
Watson, SamuelMS3Mar 15, 1976 – Jun 20, 1978S2 DivisionPlank owner, a very rewarding and memorable time in my Navy career as a young sailor. Worked with some outstanding shipmates. Retired in May 2000, MSCS. Feel free to contact me.
Leaming, JackMM2Mar 29, 1976 – Sep 7, 1978MThis was a great ship. Big ship with a small crew so we could know other divions personel. I held the US Flag during the commissioning ceremony in Long Beach. Anyone have pics of that ceremony?
Sweeney, StephenBM 3Mar 29, 1976 – Mar 29, 1980US ROANOKEI was a Plank Owner of the US ROANOKE Also served on the US Mount Vernon LSD
Chambers, Jack (Birdman)E4Mar 30, 1976 – Aug 1978Navy/flight deck helicopter crewmanwow---love to hear from somebody, remember the football team we had and how ended my tour on this great ship--
Leaming, JackMM2Mar 31, 1976 – Sep 23, 1978M-DivThere is a DVD available for 1976 Commissioning to end of West Pac 1978 ask me about it. JackLeaming@att.net I am in Philadelphia PA.
McDermid, BruceMM2Apr 1976 – Sep 1979Engine RoomPlank Owner. Home for 3 years WestPac 78
Stratton, GarySK-3Apr 1976 – Mar 1980S-1Plankowner, both wes-pac's. best of times!!!
Stratton, GarySKSNApr 1976 – Mar 1980s-1pre-comm...both wes pac's..when I look back..it was the best of times..530-743-7651 Ssgaryathome@aol.com
Wilson, JeffQM2Apr 1976 – Oct 1979NavMade some great friends and saw lots of interesting things.
Mullen, NealrmApr 1976 – Jul 31, 1979oclots of midwatches but, made some great friends for life
Smith Jr, Charles profile iconE-4Apr 1976 – Sep 1977SupplyI am a plank owner, Iwas the baker on ship
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Bittle, Charleshm1Apr 2, 1976 – Apr 3, 1978hi was an original plank owner being onboard while it was still in the naval shipyard in long beach
Smith, MikeSN Signalman strikerApr 5, 1976 – Apr 10, 1978CV Division, (Signal Bridge)The ship was my first ship. The stay in the Navy and retired as a SMCS in 1989. I was prior service.
Clunk, BobEM3Apr 12, 1976 – Aug 11, 1978PLANK-OWNER, COMMISSIONING WAS GREAT, MEETING GEN. OMAR BRADLEY, GREAT CREW, GREAT TIMES, REMEMBER LCDR ANDERSON? HE WOULD ALWAYS COME UP TO YOU AND SAY, I'M JUST A COUNTRY-BOY FROM TEXAS, WHY DON'T YOU TELL ME HOW THIS WORKS? MEMORIES..
Caldwell, William Egmg-2Apr 15, 1976 – Jun 15, 1977gJust looking up Crew members. ie Curtis Gross GMG-2, MA-1 Southerland.. Any one in the GUN GANG. I am retired GMC living in Spanaway WA..
Graf, DanielHT2Apr 16, 1976 – Jan 5, 1979RepairPlankowner Wespac 1978
Wiest, DaleGMG2/GMG1Apr 16, 1976 – May 1, 1980WeaponsPlank owner
Zuidema, wayne (zot)EM FRESH AIR SNIPESApr 20, 1976 – Jan 10, 1978Rasehey what the fuck is up with all u guys! wayne908082003@yahoo.com
Withrow, CraigQM2Apr 24, 1976 – Aug 30, 1977OperationsPlank Owner, part of the outfitting crew at NAVSUPPAC Long Beach. Hope you got what you needed! Transfered to USS Excell before first westpac. enjoyed the shake down to Alaska and trip to Hawaii
Maharrey, RickRM2May 1976 – Aug 17, 1979OCPlankowner. All my sea duty was on the Roanoke. I spent a lot of midwatches in the radio shack. I will never forget the experience.
Dearduff, RonaldOSSNMay 1, 1976 –OPSPlank Owner
Meketa, MichaelIC3Jun 1976 – Nov 1979From a Pre-Com Crew to a proud plank owner! I went on to serve on several more ships to include the Connie CV-64 and FF 1093 Capodanno, but when I tell a sea story its always about the Roanoke. He guys.. FAIR WINDS & FOLLOWING SEAS!
Chambers, Jack BirdmanE3Jun 1976 – 1978
Adams, KeithMM3Jun 1976 – Mar 1979MPlank owner
Daniels, Lewis "Lou"Bm3Jun 1976 – 19782nd divisionplank owner,looking to get in contact with fellow ship mates
Moyer, TerryBM3Jun 2, 1976 – Aug 4, 1978FirstBest time I had in the Navy! I loved the shakedown cruise to Alaska and Hawaii! Looking for BMSN McDermitt. Served with him also on the USS Niagara Falls My email is moyerbm2@aol.com
Halacy, PaulMM2Jun 3, 1976 – Apr 1, 1980I was on the pre-commisioning crew and am a Plankowner.Had a great time on 3West Pacs and remembering now all the great friends I had and all the good times together.
Phillips, Glenn -- Nc1NC1Jun 10, 1976 – Nov 5, 1982xWas the first command career counselor made the first and second westpac. It was a great ship.
Meketa, MichaelE1Jun 10, 1976 – Jul 29, 1979DECKGreat ship great crew! PLANK OWNER
Canny, MarkBMCSJun 10, 1976 – Mar 19812NDprecom/plankowner. Best ship. E-1 to E-5. made Roanokes 1st and 2nd cruise. Dr. Cason saved my life in P.I. Typhoid fever. Stayed 23 years retired Bmcs (sw) 1976 to 1980, Bonged ashore in Singapore.
Halacy, PaulMM2Jun 10, 1976 – Apr 1, 1980MHad a great bunch of buddies, Dave Hansen, Carmichael, Sandoval, Lynch, Burdick, Cata.
Bishop, WilliamVariedJun 12, 1976 – Mar 19, 1980B
Loome, TerryMM3Jul 1976 – Mar 1979A-GANGPLANK OWNER
Loome, TerryMM3Jul 1976 – Mar 1979a-gangany one out there
Padron, BaltimoreBM2Jul 29, 1976 – Apr 10, 19801st.e-mail adress is margie.padron@verizon.net still thinking of everbody and hope all is well. Plankowners rule, we took that ship to new heights with new crews. I will never forget. Crew members please contact.
Hancock, Marvin profile iconBM3Aug 10, 1976 – Aug 10, 19781 ST
Asmus, PaulCAPTAINSep 1976 – Sep 1979Commanding Officer
Peebles, Calvin profile iconsh-3Sep 1, 1976 – 1978ships servicemanI enjoyed being on this ship and the fact that is was new. Traveled to some great places. It had a great crew during my time and I enjoyed the good times with my buddies.
Carmichael, RichardRMCOct 5, 1976 – Nov 18, 1979OCPlank owner. Great ship and Best Captain in the Navy. Had CPO and Shellback Init. on first deployment. Great memories. Retired as RMCS in 1981. Hi to All you plank owners.
Sweeney, Stephen (Steve)BM3Oct 30, 1976 – Mar 28, 1978DECK
Herzel, DonaldFTM2Oct 30, 1976 – Jun 15, 1978WeaponsPlank Owner, Seasparrow Missile System, finally got a good unrep station( inside in helo control!) Had some good times flying with Bobby Fountain and Dave Thompson (Especially those desert dogfights!) Now live in Pensacola, Fl
Ryan, JerryGMM2Dec 29, 1976 – Sep 10, 1979Weapons/COSTLeft Roanoke for recruiting duty in New York, then Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Back to GLAKES for 2nd "C" school, U.S.S. California. Now, retired New York Police Officer. Loving It! GJRYAN185@hotmail.com

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